Corneal abrasions

The College of Optometrists. Clinical management guidelines: corneal abrasion. Oct 2023 [internet publication].Full text

American Academy of Ophthalmology. Cornea/external disease summary benchmarks - 2023. Dec 2023 [internet publication].Full text

Algarni AM, Guyatt GH, Turner A, et al. Antibiotic prophylaxis for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 May 27;5(5):CD014617.Full text  Abstract

Lim CH, Turner A, Lim BX. Patching for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Jul 26;(7):CD004764.Full text  Abstract

Watson SL, Leung V. Interventions for recurrent corneal erosions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Jul 9;(7):CD001861.Full text  Abstract

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4. Wipperman JL, Dorsch JN. Evaluation and management of corneal abrasions. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Jan 15;87(2):114-20. Abstract

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12. The College of Optometrists. Clinical management guidelines: corneal abrasion. Oct 2023 [internet publication].Full text

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15. The College of Optometrists. Clinical management guidelines​: corneal (or other superficial ocular) foreign body. Oct 2023 [internet publication].Full text

16. The College of Optometrists. Clinical management guidelines​: trauma (penetrating). Apr 2024 [internet publication].Full text

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18. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Cornea/external disease summary benchmarks - 2023. Dec 2023 [internet publication].Full text

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21. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Referral of persons with possible eye diseases or injury - 2014. Apr 2014 [internet publication].Full text

22. Shipman S, Painter K, Keuchel M, et al. Short-term topical tetracaine is highly efficacious for the treatment of pain caused by corneal abrasions: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2021 Mar;77(3):338-44.Full text  Abstract

23. Yu CW, Kirubarajan A, Yau M, et al. Topical pain control for corneal abrasions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acad Emerg Med. 2021 Aug;28(8):890-908.Full text  Abstract

24. Menghini M, Knecht PB, Kaufmann C, et al. Treatment of traumatic corneal abrasions: a three-arm, prospective, randomized study. Ophthalmic Res. 2013;50(1):13-8. Abstract

25. Algarni AM, Guyatt GH, Turner A, et al. Antibiotic prophylaxis for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 May 27;5(5):CD014617.Full text  Abstract

26. Lim CH, Turner A, Lim BX. Patching for corneal abrasion. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Jul 26;(7):CD004764.Full text  Abstract

27. Mukherjee P, Sivakumar A, Mackway-Jones K. Towards evidence based emergency medicine: best BETs from the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Tetanus prophylaxis in superficial corneal abrasions. Emerg Med J. 2003 Jan;20(1):62-4.Full text  Abstract

28. Watson SL, Leung V. Interventions for recurrent corneal erosions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Jul 9;(7):CD001861.Full text  Abstract

29. Lin A, Rhee MK, Akpek EK, et al. Bacterial keratitis preferred practice pattern®. Ophthalmology. 2019 Jan;126(1):P1-55.Full text  Abstract

30. West JR. Are topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs useful for analgesia in patients with traumatic corneal abrasions? Ann Emerg Med. 2019 Feb;73(2):157-9.Full text  Abstract

31. Weaver CS, Terrell KM. Evidence-based emergency medicine. Update: do ophthalmic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce the pain associated with simple corneal abrasion without delaying healing? Ann Emerg Med. 2003 Jan;41(1):134-40. Abstract

32. Wakai A, Lawrenson JG, Lawrenson AL, et al. Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for analgesia in traumatic corneal abrasions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 May 18;(5):CD009781.Full text  Abstract

33. Waldman N, Densie IK, Herbison P. Topical tetracaine used for 24 hours is safe and rated highly effective by patients for the treatment of pain caused by corneal abrasions: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Acad Emerg Med. 2014 Apr;21(4):374-82. Abstract

34. The College of Optometrists. Clinical management guidelines: recurrent corneal epithelial erosion syndrome. Dec 2022 [internet publication].Full text

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36. Salari F, Beikmarzehei A, Liu G, et al. Superficial keratectomy: a review of literature. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022;9:915284.Full text  Abstract

37. Rubinfeld RS, Laibson PR, Cohen EJ, et al. Anterior stromal puncture for recurrent erosion: further experience and new instrumentation. Ophthalmic Surg. 1990 May;21(5):318-26. Abstract

38. O'Brien TP. Management of bacterial keratitis: beyond exorcism towards consideration of organism and host factors. Eye. 2003 Nov;17(8):957-74.Full text  Abstract